Route 66 — Local services in Four Corners States

Most of the points of interest in this park are natural in nature. This stop is about one of the most important cultural landmarks of the modern era, Route 66, the Mother Road. An old, rusty sedan is propped up on concrete as if it were puttering along the abandoned stretch of Route 66 that used to cross here. A bench backed with a bumper provides a spot to sit and contemplate the slower-paced travel of a bygone era in comparison to the rapidly rushing traffic on nearby I-40. The old roadbed of Route 66 can be seen along a line of power poles.

An interpretive sign provides more information about Route 66. There are no facilities at the site. The parking pull-out is large enough to accommodate...

As huge fans of Cars, this was one of the most exciting stops for us in Petrified Forest National Park! Seeing the old Route 66 line with the rusted-out vintage car instantly reminded us of Radiator Springs — it felt like we were stepping into the movie.

There’s not much left of the actual road, but the vibe is all there: the row of historic telephone poles, the dry open landscape, and that classic American road trip feeling. We went a little crazy taking photos from every angle — totally worth it!

It’s a quick stop, but for Cars lovers or Route 66 enthusiasts, it’s pure joy. You can almost hear Lightning McQueen saying,...

All the preservation that's been done along Route 66 is really neat. We love seeing the symbols and the things that have been maintained and restored. The part that goes through petrified Forest s is very cool with the Studebaker and...